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The cleaning and Maintenance device which follows will assist in enduring the long-term appearance retention of the materials installed.
Should you require additional information or assistance please contact our Customer Service Department.
Daily Maintenance
Daily vacuuming of entrance areas is an essential part of any maintenance programme. Vacuum cleaners with rotary brushes and beaters are recommended.
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A slow pass against the carpet pile is more effective than sereral quick strokes. |
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Heavy traffic areas may require multiple passes (forward and backward) to sufficiently extract embedded soil. |
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A vacuum brush will open up the tufts. |
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Agitation will loosen the soil. |
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Slow movement allows time for air to circulate through the face yarn and extract soil. |
Interim Maintenance
Despite good daily maintenance additional cleaning will be required if the carpet's appearance is to be maintained at a high level.
Regular critical appraisal of the condition of the carpet is an important part of ensuring standards are maintained.
Dry Powder Cleaning
Absorbent powder is available for interim cleaning. The powder comprises a carrier, which incorporates a solvent and detergent so that oil and water borne soils can be absorbed by the powder. The powder is spread on the carpet then worked into the pile using the machine provided, left for a period for the absorption process to take place, then vacuumed away. The method leaves the carpet virtually dry and treated areas need not be restricted to traffic.
Powder cleaning is a quick and easy method of improving the carpet's appearance.
Periodic Maintenance
Eventually the carpet will require more intensive cleaning. The frequency of such cleans will depend on the traffic levels and on the efficiency of the maintenance techniques.
To remove deep-seated soiling the most effective method is spray extraction, sometimes referred to as hot water extraction, or steam cleaning. As the name suggests, spray extraction involves spraying carpet shampoo under pressure and then extracting the shampoo and loosened soil from the carpet with a powerful vacuum. The carpet is left wet and requires a longer drying time. For this reason spray extraction cleaning is usually carried out at night or at weekends so that traffic can be restricted until the carpet is dry. Unless staff are properly trained, cleaning should be carried out by a specialist contractor.
SPOT STAINED REMOVAL
When spillages occur the quicker the attempted at removal is made the better.
Treatment for Various Types of Stain
Stains fall into two broad categories, water-based and oil-based.
Water based stains are tackled by using a detergent, oil-based stains by using a solvent. Frequently the stain may have water and oil based components, for example gravy, in which case the stain would be tackled using detergent and solvent.
As an alternative to the use of detergent and solvent you may prefer to use a proprietary stain removal chemical, a number of which are available.
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If possible liquid spills should be soaked up by blotting with a clean cloth or paper towel. |
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Solid material should be scooped up with a spoon or a blunt knife.
Avoid spreading the spillage, work from edges of the spillage to the centre of the affected area. |
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Blot with a moist cloth or sponge - don't rub. |
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Refer to the stain removal chart and, after checking that the carpet is colour fast to the agent to be used, apply working from the outer edges of the stain. |
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When no more of the stain can be removed, an indication of this is when there is no evidence of the stain being transfrred onto the cleaning cloth, apply clean water to remove the cleaning agent and blot up the excess. |
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Apply a wad of tissues weighted by books or similar heavy objects, place polythene between weight and pads to prevent transfer of materials between the weight and the pads. Leave to dry overnight. |
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Occasionally when all the staining agent is not removed the stain may reappear. If this occurs repeat the stain removal procedure. |
CLEANING METHODS
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Solvent > blot > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Detergent > blot > ammonia > blot > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Solvent > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Detergent > blot > white vinegar > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Detergent > blot > ammonia > blot > white vinegar > blot > water > blot |
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Detergent > blot > white vinegar > blot > ammonia > blot > water > blot |
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Freeze with ice cubes > shatter with blunt object > vacuum > solvent > wait several minutes > blot. Repeat if necessary |
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Blot > water > blot > ammonia > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Denatured alcohol > blot > white vinegar. Repeat if necessary |
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Call a carpet cleaning professional |
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Use cold ingredients detergent > blot > ammonia blot > detergent > blot > water > blot |
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Detergent > blot > vinegar > blot > ammonia > blot > detergent > blot > water |
Caution:
No carpet is absolutely stain proof. In general hot liquids, bleaches and products containing naturals dyes such as curry, mustard, herbal tea etc., can cause permanent discoloration
CLEANING METHODS
(Number determines cleaning method to be used)
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Gravy, culinary sauces |
1 |
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Shoe Polish (liquid) |
10 |
| Beer |
4 |
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Hair oil |
1 |
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Shoe Polish (paste) |
1 |
| Berries |
4 |
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Hairspray |
1 |
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Soft Drinks |
4 |
| Blood |
11 |
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Hand Lotion |
1 |
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Solder |
10 |
| Butter/ Margarine |
1 |
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Ice Cream |
2 |
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Soya Sauce |
2 |
| Cheese |
2 |
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Ink (ball point) |
1 |
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Starch |
2 |
| Chewing Gum |
7 |
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Ink (felt-tip marker) |
1 |
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Sweets |
4 |
| Chocolate |
2 |
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Ink (permanent) |
6 |
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Tar, Soot |
1 |
| Coffee |
4 |
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Ketchup |
2 |
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Tea |
4 |
| Cooking Oil |
1 |
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Lacquer |
3 |
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Toothpaste |
2 |
| Cough Syrup |
5 |
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Lard |
1 |
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Typewriter ribbon |
1 |
| Crayon |
1 |
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Linseed Oil |
1 |
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Urine (dry) |
12 |
| Curry |
10 |
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Machine Oil |
1 |
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Urine (wet) |
8 |
| Dye |
10 |
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Mascara |
1 |
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Varnish |
3 |
| Egg |
2 |
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Mayonnaise |
2 |
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Vomit |
5 |
| Excrement |
2 |
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Milk |
2 |
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Wax (candle) |
7 |
| Foundation Cream |
1 |
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Mixed Drinks |
4 |
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Wax (paste) |
1 |
| Fruit Juice |
4 |
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Nail Varnish |
1 |
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White Glue |
2 |
| Furniture Polish |
1 |
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Paint (latex) |
1 |
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Wine |
4 |
| Furniture Polish (stain) |
9 |
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Rust |
10 |
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| Garden Soil |
2 |
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Salad Dressing |
1 |
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RECOMMENDED ADHESIVES
Laybond Flooring Systems Recommended Adhesives Guide 2005
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Product Type
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Type of Backing
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Permanent Bond
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Release Bond
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Primary Entrance
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T32
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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T65
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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T80:20
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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Needlepunch
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Rufus
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Anti-Slip Compressed Foam
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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Burford
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Compressed Foam
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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Cutfast
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Coir Matting
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Heavy Duty Vinyl
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L78
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-
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Carpet Tile
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T80:20
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Bitumen
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-
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CTT, 79
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Secondary Entrance
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T32 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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T65 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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T80:20 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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L47, L80, L73
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QCRS
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F. Ball & Co. Ltd. - Styccobond Recommended Adhesives Guide 2005
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Trade Mark
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Backing
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Type of Bond Permanent
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Release
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Heavy Duty /Wet Areas
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Vertical
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Seaming
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Designer 80/20 Tile
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Bitumen
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F3.S910
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F41.S920
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-
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F66
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-
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Broadway
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Embossed Rubber Foam
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F3.S910
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-
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F74.F81
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F60.F60NF.F66
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-
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Burford
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Embossed Rubber Foam
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F3.S910
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-
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F74.F81
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F60.F60NF.F66
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-
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Rufus
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Embossed Rubber Foam
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F3.S910
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-
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F74.F81
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F60.F60NF.F66
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-
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Cutfast Matting
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PVC
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F45.F61
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-
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F74.F81
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-
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-
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Threshold T132
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PVC
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F45
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-
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F74.F81
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-
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-
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Broad Ribbed Rubber
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Rubber
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F60
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-
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F74.F81
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-
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-
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Fine Ribbed Rubber
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Rubber
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F60
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-
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F74.F81
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-
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-
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T32 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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F3.S910
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-
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-
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F60.F60NF.F66
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-
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T65 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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F3.S910
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-
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-
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F60.F60NF.F66
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-
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T80/20 Broadloom
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TFR Flame Retardent
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F3.S910
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-
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-
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F60.F60NF.F66
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